How To Fix RSO505 - The system was set as a normal ("non Content") system

RSO505 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO - BW Repository

• Message number: 505

• Message text: The system was set as a normal ("non Content") system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO505 - The system was set as a normal ("non Content") system ?

  The SAP error message RSO505 indicates that the system is configured as a "normal" or "non-Content" system, which means it does not have the necessary settings or configurations to access or utilize SAP Business Warehouse (BW) content. This can occur in scenarios where you are trying to access BW content, such as InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or queries, but the system is not set up to handle them.
  
  Cause:
  
  System Configuration: The system is not configured as a Content system in the BW landscape. This typically means that it lacks the necessary BW content or is not set up to receive or manage BW content.
  Transport Issues: If the BW content was supposed to be transported to the system but was not, this could lead to the error.
  Incorrect System Type: The system might be incorrectly classified in the landscape as a non-Content system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Verify the system settings in the SAP BW system. Ensure that